Meaning of Tarot Cards

Card Meaning: Five Of Swords

General

This card usually represents defeat. The reason is obvious. Two defeated
figures are moving away from what seems has been a battlefield of a sort, their
swords are abandoned on the field while a victorius figure is looking at them
with the mix of scorn and chortle. The real question is; who represents you? Are
you victorious or are you defeated. Unfortunately, this card usually tells us
that it is you who are defeated. In that case the lesson is not to be absorbed
in self-pity and disappointment but to carry on, learn from defeat, come back
and try again. Sometimes this card speaks about giving up, we are not sure are
these two figures just walking away after throwing their swords or they are
actually defeated in battle. No matter what, new assessment is required for a
new attempt. If you are feeling that you are winning - pay attention, maybe it is
not all over. Be aware of arrogance. The winner holds two swords in his right
hand, connection with the Two of Swords - there will be always a balance between
losing and winning, there is no place for pride there.

A disdainful man looks after two retreating and dejected figures. Their swords
lie upon the ground. He carries two others on his left shoulder, and a third
sword is in his right hand, point to earth. He is the master in possession of
the field. Divinatory Meanings: Degradation, destruction, revocation,
infamy, dishonour, loss, with the variants and analogues of these. Reversed:
The same; burial and obsequies.